Project Manager

Elevance Health • Indianapolis, IN

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

Project Manager PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Project Manager is responsible for working with business partners to identify and implement small to medium projects that support achievement of simple to complex unit or corporate goals. Projects may be business and/or technical (software implementation or application updates) in nature. Works with moderate guidance and is responsible for applying project management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project deliverables, processes, and systems. Operates within defined parameters using project management methodology. How you will make an impact: Manages the development of a prescribed planning document. Develops project charter; partners with sponsors to secure project approval; develops communication management plan. Defines project team roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule. Develops deployment plan; leads project meetings; identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process; maintains and updates all project documents. Secures the appropriate skill sets for project. Sets and manages expectations with resource managers and team members. Provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers; maintains issue log. Facilitates resolution of issues. Executes communication plans. Regularly reports status of reports; manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle; tracks and manages time and budget against plan; develops testing strategy; conduct project close-out activities. Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints. Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals; manage and update project plan.

Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS in a related field and minimum of 3 years professional project management experience, which at least 2 years are spent leading and directing project tasks; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the development of a prescribed planning document.
• Develops project charter; partners with sponsors to secure project approval; develops communication management plan.
• Defines project team roles and responsibilities, develops work plan structure and project schedule.
• Develops deployment plan; leads project meetings; identifies, documents and prioritizes scope changes and facilitates approval process; maintains and updates all project documents.
• Secures the appropriate skill sets for project.
• Sets and manages expectations with resource managers and team members.
• Provides performance feedback to team members and resource managers; maintains issue log.
• Facilitates resolution of issues.
• Executes communication plans.
• Regularly reports status of reports; manages and monitors ROI throughout the project lifecycle; tracks and manages time and budget against plan; develops testing strategy; conduct project close-out activities.
• Prepares and participates in quality review checkpoints.
• Obtain/secure and archive necessary approvals; manage and update project plan.

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees